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This channel newsfeed includes clinical content on treating patients or the clinical implications in a variety of cardiac subspecialties and disease states. The channel includes news on cardiac surgery, interventional cardiologyheart failure, electrophysiologyhypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

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Hospital sued after employees post ‘horrible’ photos of patients on Snapchat

Jay Hospital confirmed the four employees involved have been terminated. However, the content of the images—said to show patients sleeping or medicated—remains unknown. The plaintiffs in the two lawsuits declined to sign nondisclosure settlements.

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SCAI highlights the benefits of ICE-guided structural heart interventions

ICE is gaining momentum as a helpful imaging option during structural heart interventions, according to a new SCAI position statement. TEE and TTE remain incredibly important, but there are times when ICE can provide the guidance necessary.

The Vektor Medical vMap system takes standard 12-lead ECGs and converts them into detailed electro anatomical maps for us in catheter ablation procedures.

AI-powered cardiac mapping system gains an important approval

The vMap System from San Diego-based Vektor Medical turns 12-lead ECGs into 3D maps of the heart. It has already been cleared by the FDA.

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Obesity drugs under review: Semaglutide, tirzepatide, naltrexone/bupropion all boost heart health

The popularity of various obesity management medications has increased significantly in recent years. According to a new analysis of more than 60,000 patients, some of these drugs are associated with more cardiovascular benefits than others.

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Ultrasound renal denervation: A high-value treatment option for patients with uncontrolled hypertension

Sponsored by Recor Medical

Nearly 120 million adults in the United States have hypertension, and just 1 in 4 of them have it under control. Treatments remain limited outside of lifestyle changes and hypertensive medications that are not always effective.  

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Three scientists share Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering how the immune system is regulated

Mary E. Brunkow, PhD; Fred Ramsdell, PhD; and Shimon Sakaguchi, PhD, MD, will share the 2025 prize for research that has led to new treatments for autoimmune disease and cancer. 

Michael Minogue (center) and other Abiomed representatives. Image courtesy of Minogue's campaign.

From heart pumps to politics: Former medtech CEO launches campaign to be the governor of Massachusetts

Michael Minogue spent nearly two decades as the chairman, president and CEO of Abiomed, and now he is running to be the next governor of Massachusetts. 

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DAPT during valve-in-valve TAVR may reduce stroke risk—more data still required

New research suggests there may be a cardiovascular benefit to considering dual antiplatelet therapy for valve-in-valve TAVR patients.